Reuther Library audiovisual archivist Mary Wallace has worn many hats over the past 27 years, from student page in the Reading Room to interim director and chief weather-spotter and safety monitor. As she prepares to retire in January 2025, Wallace reflects on the changes she’s seen at the Reuther and in the field, shares a few of her favorite collections and reference requests, and retells some of the more entertaining stories of life at the Reuther.

Related Resources:

Walter P. Reuther Library

Related Collections:

WWJ / WDIV Film, Video, and Teleprompter Scripts (UAV001112)

Virtual Motor City (Detroit News Photograph Collection)

Tony Spina Collection (Detroit Free Press photographs)

Episode Credits

Interviewee: Mary Wallace

Producers: Dan Golodner and Troy Eller English

Music: Bart Bealmear